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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

8

Fourth of July B B Tournament Schedule Set

City League magnates and the Fourth of July Committee reached an agreement on teams, schedules and prizes for a two day baseball event in Gastineau Channel during Independence Day celebrations. Douglas and Juneau teams will mix two each, with a Soldier team from Chilkoot Bar racks as a third entrant. Winners split 150 and 75 dollars, with an extra 100 dollars from the Palace Theatre manager.

Gastineau Channel Douglas Juneau Cize Chilkoot Barracks Alaska Juneau Moose Elke and American Legion Bobby Coughlin Andy Andrews Coughlin Manning Oliver Brown Jackson Mook Gall Niemi Olgar Anderson John T. Spickett Palace Theatre

American Legion Meeting Tonight Ready for Defense Plans

Members of the local American Legion post are reminded of the regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o clock at the post hall. Commander Harry Sperling says discussions will cover defensive lay plans and a June 1 communication from Indianapolis notes the national executive committee pledging support for the national defense test day on July 4. Department commanders are urged to appoint local posts to organize community demonstrations.

American Legion Harry Sperling Indianapolis National Executive Committee The Legion

Funeral services held for Harry William Grube

The ritualistic funeral of Harry William Grube of the B P O Eliis Lodge was conducted by the local lodge at a 1:30 o clock session yesterday afternoon in Wike Auditorium. The services were detailed and followed lodge traditions.

B. P. O. Ellis Lodge Harry William Grube Wike Auditorium

Elks Attend Grube Funeral and Ship Remains to Seattle

A large gathering of Judge members and friends attended the Grube funeral presided by Exalted Ruler G F Freeburger with eulogy by Harry Sperling. Music included a solo by Fred Leneh and a violin piece by Adolph Hanson, accompanied by Fern Vance. Pallbearers Ed Woodard J L Gray BR Coughlin J K McAlister M J Bayard JL Morris. Remains prepared for shipment to Seattle aboard the Admiral Rogers with Mrs Grube accompanying. Seattle Elks Lodge to conduct burial.

Grube G. F. Freeburger Harry Sperling Fred Leneh Fern Vance Adolph Hanson Mrs. Vance Ed Woodard J. L. Gray BR. Coughlin J. K. McAlister M. J. Bayard G B. Rice W. Ro Garster K. McAlister Seattle Elks Lodge Seattle

Admiral Rogers In Port Today On Way South

Steamer Admiral Rogers capt. Frank Landstrom of the Pacific Steamship Company arrived in port at 7 oclock this morning and sailed half an hour later for Seattle. Returning south from the Skagway to Sitka run the ship carries a cargo of salmon from local canneries and 18 passengers for Juneau. Listed passengers include J Andrews Miss J Chalk J F Chamberlin Mrs J Cashen Helle Cashen L M Carrigan Daren R S Detojar J Girard H W Ivey PF McGill N L Nanthrop L M Nelson Miss I Renas Elmer Heed J T Stevens A Van Mavern Burton Wykoff. Southbound passengers include Mrs T L Grube H Moses Al Brown I Mooney for Seattle and Mrs J Hamilton H M Smith James Hamilton J Williams for Ketchikan and W M Garner M Nelson BE L Nanthrup Wim Young Dan Kunz for Wrangell and Goldie Ludeman for Petersburg.

Admiral Rogers Frank Landstrom Pacific Steamship Company Seattle Tl. W. Grube H. Moses al Brown I Mooney Ketchikan J. Hamilton Hf. M. Smith James. Mamilton J Williams Wrangell W. M

Big Shot on C. R. and N. Get Rock for Rip Rap

Twenty five thousand pounds of black powder was shot on the Copper River and Northwestern Railway breaking up thirty thousand cubic feet of rock early this month. The rock will be used as rip rap to protect the roadbed from glacial stream action. Mr Murphy, manager for Du Pont Powder at North Pacific Coast and Alaska, reports steady business westward with slow salmon runs and active herring plants ready to begin operations this month. He expects to depart on the Prince Rupert for Seattle.

Copper River & Northwestern Railway Juneau R. Murphy North Pacific Coast Alaska du Pont Powder Works Murphy Valdez Prince Rupert Seattle

Prince Rupert Dues Midnight First Southbound Trip

The Die three funnel liner Prince Rupert of the Canadian National Railways arrives in Juneau at midnight on its inaugural trip from the south marking a resumed Southeastern Alaska service. The ship carries many tourists and a large local crowd is expected at the Pacific Steamship Company dock to greet passengers aboard. Vicers aboard and G A McNichell, CN railway general passenger agent, are on board. The vessel will sail to Skagway, arriving back in Juneau Saturday midnight southbound.

Prince Rupert Canadian National Railways Juneau Aeation Alaska Pacific Steamship Company G. A. McNichell Dutu H. RR. Shepard Skagway

Passenger space all taken in July except 2 steamers

July sailings of Alaska Steamship Company vessels Victoria Jefferson and Alameda show limited passenger space for Seattle round trips to Southeastern Alaska. Victoria and Jefferson have some July openings, while Alameda and Jefferson mid July sailings are booked full. space remains for local travel. Victoria will run a special July trip to Southeastern Alaska calling at Ketchikan Wrangell Juneau Haines and Skagway, returning via Nome route.

Victoria and Jefferson Alaska Steamship Company Alaska Seattle Focal Haines Skagway Alameda Oon Sitka Victoria Nome Ketchikan Wrangell Juneau Petersburg Douglas

Robert DeArmond Taken South for Treatment

Robert DeArmond of Sitka passed through Juneau on the steamer Admiral Bowers toward a Tacoma hospital with his mother for medical care after a serious duck hunting accident last fall. He was badly wounded when a companion's gun discharged and has since remained largely bedbound but weak.

Robert DeArmond R. W. DeArmond Sitka Juneau Admiral Bowers Tacoma Young DeArmond

Boy Scout aids teen after steamer emergency

The boy owed his life to first aid from a fellow scout and, while the steamer was in port, was greeted by local Boy Scouts and a Juneau Lodge of Elks committee, which provided magazines, fruit and flowers for his journey as he was sent to further treatment.

Hoth Juneau Lodge of Elks DeArmond

O Connor to be guest of chamber tomorrow

M J O Connor former mayor of Douglas and Alaskan now in Bellingham has been asked to be a guest of the Chamber of Commerce at its regular meeting tomorrow at noon at the Arcade Cafe. Secretary M S Whittier says a large attendance is expected and matters of importance may be taken up including a complete Fourth of July Committee report. All members urged to attend.

M. J. O'Connor Douglas Bellingham Chamber of Commerce Arcade Cafe M. S. Whittier O'Connor

Mt Roberts Trail Nears Snow Removal Complete

Snow on Mt Roberts Trail has nearly melted with only a few drifts left. Deputy Forest Supervisor Harold Smith directs minor repairs this week, expecting full completion by week’s end. The trail is said to be in first class condition, with brush and obstructions cleared and weak spots mended. Two men worked the past two days, a third to join tomorrow. Bishop R J Criment sails from Juneau to Ketchikan on church business, aiming to return on an upcoming steamer. Father J Monroe, in Juneau briefly, departs to Petersborg for church business. Missing line about hotel elevator at North Hotel Zynda aidv.

Mt Roberts Harold Smith Smith R. J. Criment Catholic Church Juneau Alaska Ketchikan Father J. Monroe Alameda Petersborg

Goddess of Liberty contest opens in Juneau at 5 pm

The Goddess of Liberty contest opens in Juneau at 5 o clock this afternoon with polls at Arcade Cafe Gastineau Cafe Alaskan Hotel Orford s Corner and the Juneau Billiarda. Tickets will be sold in local business houses. The winner leads the July Fourth parade wearing a gown provided by the committee. Floats from businesses fraternal groups Fire Department Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls and hundreds of decorated cars will enter. Prizes go to the most attractive floats.

Juneau Arcade Cafe Gastineau Cafe Alaskan Hotel Orford’s Corner

Who's Who and Where Who's Who and Where

A. Van Mavern of West Coast Grocery Company Tacoma traveled aboard the Admiral Rogers as a Juneau passenger. W. L. Hodgson of Murroughs Adding Machine Company arrived in Juneau on the Alaska after a westward business trip. Mrs. O. H. Smith and her three children visited Thane with her parents. EB. G. Most of Gambier Bay were Juneau visitors. John F. Chamberlin of Whiton Hardware Company Alaska arrived aboard the Admiral Rogers. Henry Moses fur buyer departed on the Admiral Rogers to Seattle. J. L. Carrigan of Armour Company arrived on the Admiral Rogers.

A. van Mavern West Coast Grocery Company Tacoma Juneau Admiral Rogers W. L. Hodgson Murroughs Adding Machine Company Alaska O. H. Smith Yukon Gambier Bay John F. Chamberlin Whiton Hardware Company Henry Moses Seattle JL. M. Carrigan Armour Company

Weather and market notes from coast to midwest

Victoria reports a 91 degree high the warmest in 61 years. Portland and Seattle show 95 and 76 with dry east winds and rising fire danger. Chicago notes a six hour Shepherd defense session for William Scott Stewart, with a night session anticipated. Prince Rupert halibut prices posted at 10.19 and 11.06 dollars per unit for American and Canadian tradings.

Chicago William Scott Stewart Shepherd Prince Rupert

Jefferson Sails North This A. M

Seattle June 25 Steamer Jefferson sails for Southeastern Alaskan ports at 9 this morning with 120 aboard including 20 round trippers. Passengers listed for Juneau include J. E. Wallen G. R. Shelton Mrs. W. B. Bergman H. A. Moon P. Moon and three steerage passengers.

Seattle Jefferson Alaskan Juneau J. E. Wallen G. R. Shelton W.B. Bergman H. A. Moon P. Moon

Dr Bohrer Opens Office in Juneau

Dr A D Bohrer chiropractor opens offices over the First National Bank in the Hellenthal building on Front Street in Juneau. A five year resident who studied for and earned a D D and Ph D, he previously worked as a pharmacist with Butler Mauro Co. His return is welcomed by many in the city.

al Dr. Bohrer Butler Mauro Co Los Angeles College of Chriropractic Pirst National Bank Bohrer Juneau First National Bank Hellenthal Front Street Los Angeles School of Chiropractic Butler-Mauro Company

Hotel Zynda Adventure: First Look at New Comforts

Local ad notes debut of new home comforts and hotel features at Hotel Zynda. Highlights include modern amenities and fresh offerings for travelers seeking cozy convenience. Special display items showcased to draw guests.

Zynda Aidy

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B. B H. W. Grube Points North Rip Robert D’armond O’connor MT. Roberts Aidv Rexall Front St Substation Post Office No Goddess Liberty B. C Portland the Nugget Shop Robert Simpson Goldstein Style Center DR. Bohrer Studebaker L. C. Smith J. B. Burford & CO
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